Talk It Out Line, sponsored by The State of Connecticut. For parents and caregivers who need someone to listen, to understand and to talk your feelings out. 1-833-258-5011 or www.talkitoutct.com
The Southington Behavioral Health Resource Directory is a comprehensive guide to behavioral health and community resources in Southington including outpatient and inpatient care for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as details about confidential assessments, short and long-term counseling, psychotherapy, family therapy, and mental health treatment. The directory also includes information about accessing transportation and food as well as new information regarding drug collection drop boxes, treatment for opioid misuse, health services and advocacy. Available online at https://www.ctclearinghouse.org/Customer-Content/www/CMS/files/Southington_Behavioral_Health_Resource_Directory_2nd_Edition_Nov_2018.pdf
Safe Connect Connecticut, the statewide domestic violence hotline, receives calls, does a thorough assessment of needs, emotional support, safety planning, and options, and then, depending on what the clients are searching for, they may provide help obtaining counseling/support groups, shelter, housing assistance, basic needs.
Call (888) 774-2900, email safeconnect@ctcadv.org or chat at https://ctsafeconnect.com/.
Supporting children during Covid-19 from the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington: http://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/covid-19-and-children/
Advice on helping children with Grief and Death from the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington: http://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/grief-and-death/
Parents - Prevent meltdowns and keep your sanity. Make things easier on yourself and on the kids by creating your own routine and keeping to a schedule.
Keep the routine
Maintain the routine
Get your emotional support system in place
Town of Southington Youth Services- Supportive Counseling Services
Christina Simms- simmsc@southington.org 860-276-6284
John Sperduti- sperdutij@southington.org
Sue Williams- williamss@southington.org
Southington YMCA Facebook Groups
Additional online resources
7 Cups: Free online text chat with a trained listener for emotional support and counseling. www.7cups.com
SupportGroups.com https://online.supportgroups.com
Hop Brook Counseling Center: Patients can self-refer directly by calling 860-259-4282 or by emailing info@hopbrookcc.com
Crisis lines
Kids in Crisis: 203-327-KIDS
Text the Crisis line: 741741
Call the National Suicide Lifeline at 800-273-TALK
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ support) 866-488-7386
